Lead Groundskeeper at Simi Valley Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
Purpose Statement Under the general supervision of an assigned supervisor, leads a grounds maintenance crew and performs a variety of grounds and landscape maintenance work of assigned areas, including public access areas, lawns, gardens, play/athletic fields, and other assigned grounds. Distinguishing Characteristics A Lead Groundskeeper leads a grounds maintenance crew and provides training, guidance, and work direction to lower-level groundskeepers, in addition to performing a variety of grounds and landscape maintenance work. In comparison, a Groundskeeper performs a variety of grounds and landscape maintenance work and does not have lead responsibility.
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience One year of grounds maintenance, landscaping, or equivalent experience in a commercial or public setting Licenses and Certificates Valid California driver’s license
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience One year of grounds maintenance, landscaping, or equivalent experience in a commercial or public setting Licenses and Certificates Valid California driver’s license
Comments and Other Information
PURPOSE
To establish an eligibility list to fill anticipated and future vacancies (full and part-time, permanent and temporary) for the duration of the list, up to one year. The anticipated vacancy is a 12-month, full-time (8 hours/day, 6:00 - 2:30 pm) position located at the District Office, in Simi Valley, California.
FILING DATE: Completed application must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. to the Classified Personnel Department by January 23, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
TESTING PROCESS:
A) Multiple Choice Test = 40% weighting on final score
Tentatively scheduled for January 30, 2026
B) Structured Interview = 60% weighting on final score
Tentatively Scheduled for the week of February 2, 2026
Comments and Other Information
PURPOSE
To establish an eligibility list to fill anticipated and future vacancies (full and part-time, permanent and temporary) for the duration of the list, up to one year. The anticipated vacancy is a 12-month, full-time (8 hours/day, 6:00 - 2:30 pm) position located at the District Office, in Simi Valley, California.
FILING DATE: Completed application must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. to the Classified Personnel Department by January 23, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
TESTING PROCESS:
A) Multiple Choice Test = 40% weighting on final score
Tentatively scheduled for January 30, 2026
B) Structured Interview = 60% weighting on final score
Tentatively Scheduled for the week of February 2, 2026
Application Deadline
1/23/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
12/18/2025
Contact
Marissa Jenson
(805) 306-4500 4043
(805) 306-4500 4043
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$22.28 - $27.08 Per Hour
$22.28 - $27.08 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time